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Commentary: Redefining gender while California burns

Oct 20, 2017

By JD Flynn

California is still burning.  Read more

World Youth Day cross, icon of Mary in Oaxaca, Mexico.

World Youth Day cross, Marian icon console Mexican earthquake victims

Oct 4, 2017

A team of pilgrims representing World Youth Day 2019 offered a message of hope and consolation to Mexicans impacted by... Read more

Church collapses in Mexico quake during baptism, killing several

Sep 21, 2017

On Sept. 19, a family in Puebla, Mexico was attending the baptism of their daughter when a 7.1-magnitude earthquake shook... Read more

Mexican bishops join in prayer, grief after second deadly earthquake

Sep 20, 2017

Following Mexico’s second major earthquake in two weeks, bishops in the country called for prayers and solidarity, asking Our Lady... Read more

Hurricane Harvey, as seen from NOAA GOES satellite over Texas, 10 am, Aug 25, 2017.

Corpus Christi bishop: remember those who can't flee Hurricane Harvey

Aug 25, 2017

By Kevin J. Jones

As Hurricane Harvey approached, the Bishop of Corpus Christi was preparing to ride out the storm. He urged the country... Read more